I'm looking for a projector for are largest meeting room, and while windows 7 constantly reminds my that it can connect to them every time I type N-E-T-W in the search bar, I'm not actually sure what actual functionality the term "network projector" implies.

What would be great is if it meant that I could plug my presentation laptop into the network, connect to a Network Projector and send my presentation to the projector over the LAN wire. However, it seems a little hard to believe that a projector could do all that without a lot of help from the source computer. Looking at the specs of one of the units I was quoted, the only network functionality it mentions are IP addresseability, network management, upgrading firmware across the wire, that sort of thing.

I asked the salesman about it , but I kind of think they were just telling me what they thought I wanted to hear.

So, I'm genuinely confused. What exactly are the capabilities of a "Network Projector"

I've really found network projectors to be unreliable and difficult to setup. I'd go with a wired solution if you can.

The only network project I've used that worked flawlessly and was easy to setup was an $8000 NEC projector. I'd post a link, but I'm willing to bet for most IT departments that budget is more than out of range. It was for me as well - I used it at a client's site.

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We actually have 3 of these projectors in our environment and use the network piece exclusively. Ours cost anywhere from 900 to 1600 dollars and are NEC models. The model of one is P350W. Great projector. I would have to agree with Merryworks in that it is great for spreadsheets and the like. We tried multimedia and it was jittery. We do also run VGA and HDMI connections for users as well. One more thing, we use the network software that comes with the projector and not the built in NETPROJ.exe within windows and their software comes with controls to freeze, blank, and turn off the unit as well as connect one source laptop to multiple projectors which is a feature used quite a bit in my company.

OK. I know that many of the uses would be spreadsheets and static presentations, but other meetings might be multiple people manipulating and large and complicated building model. Occasional mulitmedia presentations.
It's not a big deal to install a slave PC to the projector, which may be do most of the job of a network projector.

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